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Offline 67gta289

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67 fastback upper side vent installation
« on: July 26, 2016, 09:52:50 PM »
The body assembly manual does not show anything between the outer vent and the body.  I'm not concerned about leaks, because of the drain pan and hose, but I am concerned about paint on paint stress/chipping.  Is there a natural gap based on the overall design of the complete assembly?  Should I add something (body caulk?). Or just bolt it up?  Thanks John
John
67 289 GTA Dec 20 1966 San Jose
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MCA 74660

Offline ruppstang

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Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2016, 09:52:35 AM »
John I have put several together and have never used any calk or sealant. I have never had any paint issues, use common sense on tightening the fasteners.
Others may have had different experiences.
Marty 

Offline 196667Bob

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Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2016, 10:55:13 AM »
Possibly the attached from the "Weld/ Sealant Assembly Manual may help.

Bob
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Offline 67gta289

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Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2016, 12:06:45 PM »
Thanks for the replies!
John
67 289 GTA Dec 20 1966 San Jose
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MCA 74660

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 67 fastback upper side vent installation
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2016, 04:49:34 PM »
John I have put several together and have never used any calk or sealant. I have never had any paint issues, use common sense on tightening the fasteners.

+1  leaks are why there is a drainage system built into the body design ;)
Jeff Speegle

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